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From Accident to Ironman | Madison News
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- Sep 14, 2026
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Summary
After surviving a life-threatening car crash that left him with multiple organ failures, a torn aorta, and over a dozen broken bones, Jaxon VandenBrook didn’t just recover—he conquered the IRONMAN Wisconsin in under 13 hours. Now a junior at UW-Madison, he’s switched from nuclear engineering to pre-med, inspired by the surgeons who saved his life. His triumphant finish is a rallying cry for resilience, powered by community, grit, and the unshakable belief that no setback is too big to overcome. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/09/14/uw-madison-student-who-nearly-died-2024-crash-finishes-ironman-wisconsin/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/169da8b63c210bad Report issues to [email protected].